Esports

Today we’re excited to share some news about new community made maps coming to Ranked and, for the first time in Halo Infinite, the <a href="http://twitter.com/hcs">Halo Championship Series</a> as well. Let’s get into it!



On March 26th, Strongholds on Solitude was removed from Ranked Arena and the HCS Map pool based on community feedback and match data that showed the gametype was significantly more prone to blowouts than Strongholds on Live Fire & Recharge, as well as every other gametype combination in the HCS. While we’d been keeping a close eye on it and working to make improvements, we felt it was best to remove early in the season and work towards finding a suitable replacement.



We’ve been working with the Forge community to bring new maps to Ranked and to find a better Strongholds map for both Ranked Arena and HCS. We are happy to announce that the map “Interference” will be entering the Map Rotations for Ranked Arena and the HCS starting tomorrow April 23rd!



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<ul>
<li>Created by Carlos “Astro CSF” Frutos, Interference is a remake of “The Rig” from Halo 5.</li>
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We want to give a big shout out and thanks to <a href="http://twitter.com/Astro_CSF">Astro CSF</a>, and we’re looking forward to this map joining Ranked and HCS.



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Ranked Arena</h1>



On Tuesday April 23rd, three game modes on Interference will be live in the Ranked Arena playlist:



<ul>
<li>Interference – King of the Hill</li>



<li>Interference – Slayer</li>



<li>Interference – Strongholds</li>
</ul>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">HCS</h1>



Beginning with the HCS Open Series tournaments on May 5th, Interference Strongholds will be introduced into the HCS map pool. This will give players some time to practice and strategize on the gametype before the first implementation into tournament play. This gametype will also be included in the map rotation for the HCS Major Qualifiers the weekend of May 11th, and the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/quadrant2024">HCS London Major hosted by Quadrant</a> from May 31st to June 2nd.



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">THINGS TO KNOW</h1>



The power up on this map is the Overshield. Players familiar with “The Rig” from Halo 5 may remember that Active Camo was the original power up. Overshield was chosen due to the impact Active Camo had in power curves during playtests – it often resulted in huge swings in momentum, while the Overshield still creates moments of opportunity to turn the tide of a game without the pendulum swinging too far. We’ll be keeping a close eye on performance over the rest of the season.



For the first time in Ranked play, a map will have differing weapon and equipment layouts depending on the mode played. Slayer and King of the Hill have a Sniper Rifle present, while Strongholds does not. In Interference Strongholds testing, the Sniper Rifle felt too powerful considering the many lines of sight on the Strongholds locations with limited exposure or vulnerability to the player wielding the Snipe.



We look forward to seeing this map in action. Good luck out there, Spartans!



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!</h1>



We’ve been seeing a lot of feedback in the community about wanting more maps for Ranked. As mentioned above, we have been working closely with Forgers in the community to bring more to the playlists. This is a very extensive process of playtesting and iterating continuously to ensure the maps meet the nuanced requirements and standards for Ranked gameplay<a>.</a> We’re actively working with members of the Forge community on two more maps – one more remake and one totally new design. Keep an eye on the broadcast at the <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/quadrant2024">HCS London Major</a> where you’ll get a first look!



Thank you again to everyone for your continued support of Halo Infinite and the Halo Championship Series!

Official HCS

New HCS and Ranked Arena Map: Interference (The Rig)

Boulevard

Habitat 17

Fling-Yaps

Temperance

Community

Forge Features

Games

Another month, another batch of great Forge content. This issue’s offerings span the gamut from nostalgia, to 1v1, to large-scale games. Let’s check it out!  



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/05a4f045-0b4b-4565-a246-38fb6be62a30">Boulevard</a>



Author: UneeQ TV, Mr Greencastle, ArtN00b, MikRips, WookieCookies1 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/05a4f045-0b4b-4565-a246-38fb6be62a30">Map Download</a>





These broken dreams have been restored with this remake of my personal all-time favorite map: Turf! There’s something about this map that I absolutely love—from the Warthog, to the downed Scarab, to the med tent… the routes are ingrained in my mind, and it feels like just yesterday my teammates and I were careening through the doors, hoping to splatter someone. 



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d5c4daea-bbae-48e2-bb01-5cb19d928b82">Habitat 17</a>



Author: bullet2thehead9 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d5c4daea-bbae-48e2-bb01-5cb19d928b82">Map Download</a>





My first time on this map, the first thing I did was turn around and jump off the edge to see what happened. Anyway, I don’t recommend doing this when you 1v1 someone here, unless you like the additional challenge I suppose. You are the author of your own destiny, after all.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ad7993f4-e10f-4fef-b73b-d8e14ad1369c">Fling-Yaps</a>



Author: ArturBloodshot, Starkey213036, DanZama22 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ad7993f4-e10f-4fef-b73b-d8e14ad1369c">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/b769a00d-1292-4518-b888-086418c1a0ec">Mode</a>





Glibnub might not think so, but I find shooting Grunts <s>are</s>at your friends via Rocket Launchers to be an absolute riot. Everyone should check out this crazy custom game and watch the chaos ensue. Grunts are literally flying everywhere and making folks fly everywhere. What could possibly go wrong? 



You truly have not lived until you’ve been chased by Grunts fired out of someone’s SPNKr.  



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dba34b2b-2fa1-4027-b108-2955bf649383">Multi-Range 1v1 Octagon</a>



Author: ArturBloodshot <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/dba34b2b-2fa1-4027-b108-2955bf649383">Map Download</a>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">Introducing the MULTI-RANGE OCTAGON, a 1v1 practice map commissioned by <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwenSLG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NorwenSLG</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Lqgend_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Lqgend_</a>! ⚙️ Toggleable elements 🏟️ 4 different range arenas 🛹 Podiums for curb slide action ⚔️ Supports 2 players 🎮 Play with your own FFA practice game mode BOOKMARK below! 👇🏼 <a href="https://t.co/JZlYeGR8kO">pic.twitter.com/JZlYeGR8kO</a>— ArturBloodshot | The Architect (@ArturBloodshot) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArturBloodshot/status/1775634292489793929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Octagon 1v1s are common warmups for many players, but sometimes you want some variety in your octagons. Rather than saving a bunch of different size versions, this unique creation allows you to play at a variety of ranges and you can add/remove platforms around the maps—both at will. 



If you look up, you’ll notice some dice and a soccer ball. You start out on 1, the smallest map. You can increase the size by shooting the incrementally larger numbers. Shoot the soccer ball to add/remove the platforms as you desire.   



Regrettably, there is no switch to improve your K/D or aim—you gotta do that one on your own through good ol’ fashioned practice. 



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ac3139ad-eb29-46e4-b08f-229ae79aa700">Aimlabs</a>



Author: milkwayfps <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ac3139ad-eb29-46e4-b08f-229ae79aa700">Map Download</a>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">Halo Infinite Aimlabs is finally playable! I added an Octagon too, bookmark below 👇 <a href="https://t.co/82CcRZoyYF">pic.twitter.com/82CcRZoyYF</a>— milkway (@milkwayfps) <a href="https://twitter.com/milkwayfps/status/1777134362611318927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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If you want to practice the aforementioned aiming, Aimlabs is for you. This has been a popular “game” on PC for people on mouse and keyboard, but now there’s a version built into Halo Infinite itself. You can work on your aim in a variety of rooms and scenarios with every weapon in the arsenal. From my time with it, I can confirm that my Shock Rifle skills are still subpar. 



If you want to do a combo of Aimlabs and an Octagon, you can do that too simply by interacting with the Octagon on the ground.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ae702eca-9840-4fa5-82b8-57305e440570">Temperance</a>



Author: DISTORTED JAKAL, C0mmnder, bullet3thehead9, JAKEV10, p1ss3doffcat, xLoud Mary Jane <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/ae702eca-9840-4fa5-82b8-57305e440570">Map</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/74f63f23-6781-4810-8f3b-978878b735e3">Mode</a>





Suit up and drop in like it’s hot with this battle royale created entirely in Halo Infinite’s Forge. You have your choice of drop pods that will have you land somewhere on this giant, beautiful vista. Beat the circle, and other Spartans, to emerge victorious. 



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That’s a wrap for now, we’ll see you again next month for even more fantastic Forge Features!

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Alex Wakeford

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Community Spotlight

Spotlight: April 15, 2024

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Issue 015

Community Corner: EtherealEOD

The Yappening II Press Kit

The primacy of humanity has ended. The age of the Unggoy, of true Grunty greatness, has arrived, heralded by the launch of The Yappening II—sponsored by Glibnub!



This new Operation brings the bountiful boons of new Grunt-themed customization rewards, a new map created in Halo Infinite’s Forge, the Gruntpocalypse playlist, and more.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE YAPPENING II OPERATION PASS</h2>



“Y’know, you demons could actually do a big learn from the Unggoy! One of the things you gotta do better at is lookin’ good. So Yapyap has personally made some cool new armor just for you. Only thing is, I dropped it in this acid pool so, uh… you’re gonna have to jump in there and fish it out.”



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The Yappening II Operation Pass features 20 tiers of free customization rewards that will turn your seven-foot-tall super-soldier into a god among Grunts.



Progress your Operation Pass with Match XP and Challenge completions, and unlock new armor, coatings, weapon charms, emblems and nameplates, and visors to Gruntify your customization.



Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:



<ul>
<li>500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item.</li>



<li>2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item.</li>
</ul>



The bonus item in the Premium Operation Pass for The Yappening II is Glibnub’s Golden Guns.



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NOTE: Glibnub has sent a missive regarding any humans who point out that the coloration of these weapon coatings “looks more bronze or orangey to me” will have their Grunt privileges revoked and must spend an hour in the acid pits to understand the error of their ways.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEW MAP: CORROSION</h2>



“You ever notice that we do a lotta shootin’ in refineries, factories, and in places with big crates? Why can’t the humans at least make the crates more fun—make ‘em round instead of square. Imagine a whole buncha humans runnin’ around to stop their crates gettin’ away! Perfect for Unggoy target practice!”



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Set in an abandoned mineral refinery within the vast deserts of Zeta Halo, Corrosion is a new Arena map created in Halo Infinite’s Forge.



Watch your step during on-foot skirmishes, as not even Mjolnir armor will be able to protect you for long if you venture into the boiling green pits of acid around this site.



Corrosion will arrive in-game later* this Operation with a bespoke 24/7 Playlist to let you splash around and get your feet wet (at your own peril) for Glibnub’s amusement.



*Timing revised April 03



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GRUNTPOCALYPSE PLAYLIST</h2>



“Four of you against a thousand of us? Surely we gotta win this time!”



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Along with The Yappening II, Firefight: King of the Hill is evolving into its ultimate form: Gruntpocalypse!



For the next two weeks (from April 3-16), it’s all Grunts all the time. Skulls are guaranteed every round, and there’s also a Fiesta version that features random loadouts with each spawn—so get ready to jump into the Gruntpocalypse playlist tomorrow and face the <s>mightiest</s> <s>bravest</s> most numerically superior army in the galaxy.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HALO GEAR REWARDS: YAPPENING PIN</h2>



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Glibnub has been instructed to shower you with Grunty gifts for your display of loyalty to the great Yapyap and celebrate your completion of The Yappening II with a new Halo Gear Reward!



Similar to the pins offered back during Season 3, the limited-edition Yappening pin is accompanied by additional patches for the Spirit of Fire and Cyber Showdown III Operations.



Players that complete any one of the three Operation Passes for Spirit of Fire, Cyber Showdown III, or The Yappening II will earn access to the reward. Qualifying players will automatically receive a code in their Waypoint notifications.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SHOP & ULTIMATE REWARD</h2>



Head to the Shop in Halo Infinite and you’ll find the Brands of Balaho bundle, all proceeds raised go to the Banished on Zeta Halo after the Master Chief killed Escharum and a bunch of their other guys…



<ul>
<li>Dokkaebi helmet</li>



<li>AweSpex helmet attachment</li>



<li>Armored Glowbox shoulders</li>



<li>Keep Breathing Plate chest attachment</li>



<li>Fidget Keepawake hip attachment</li>



<li>Monkey Paw gloves</li>



<li>Potential Profit armor coating</li>



<li>Taskmaster helmet</li>



<li>Blue Cornet helmet attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel Pauldron shoulders</li>



<li>Bluesteel Heartplate chest attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel Riprail hip attachment</li>



<li>Bluesteel gloves</li>



<li>Cerulean Expression armor coating</li>



<li>Vicious SPNKr weapon model</li>



<li>Salvage Rights weapon coating</li>



<li>Spontaneous Combustion death effect</li>



<li>Rhythm and Ruin Mythic Effect set</li>



<li>Brands of Balaho armor effect</li>
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Complete all of your Challenges this week to unlock your free Ultimate Reward: the Scav Patch hip attachment. Er… thanks, Glibnub.



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For many years, you have fought the Unggoy—but now, the time has come to embrace and become one of them.



The Yappening II is live today. Start working through that Operation Pass to get your fancy new armor and your Halo Gear Rewards, and prepare yourselves for the arrival of Corrosion and the Gruntpocalypse playlist!



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRESS KIT</h2>



<a href="https://aka.ms/YappeningIIPressKit">Download The Yappening II Press Kit here!</a>

The Yappening II Operation Launch

So we heard mentions that you humans are big into fightin’ fires with your fancy metal shooter suits. Finally got tired of fightin’ each other and started pickin’ on the Banished instead.  



Well lemme just tell ya—you picked the wrong methane pool to drink from this time, human! 



All your bullyin’ hasn’t gone unnoticed, and so it’s time for a little plasma-powered payback—it’s time for… GRUNTPOCALYPSE! 



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Yeah, you heard that right. For the next two weeks, it’s time to take on an all-conquering, undefeated, unbeatable Unggoy army in this new Infinite Firefight: King of the Halo game you like to play (I think that’s what it’s called?)! 



This time, you’ll be facing off against the greatest contingent of Balaho Banished you’ve ever seens!  It’s all Grunts, all the time. A war chief’s dream, really. And when you realize the futility of your situations, you’ll have to hope your feet don’t fail you as you run cryin’ back to your disappointed parents! 



Oh and did we mentions that there’s a twist? Yeah, we know you Spartans are always tryin’ to get ahead, so Skulls are guaranteed in every round—don’t matter if you die, respawn, or get broughted back to life, the Skull magic is still on tap. Oh, and for humans who love a good Grunt birthday party, there’s also a Fiesta version of Gruntpocalypse where you gets random loadouts each time you respawns.  



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So that abouts sums it up. You know the drill—squad up, stand your grounds, and see if you can still do that Spartan thing you like to do. But don’t be surprised if yer yap gets smacked!

Bard of Balaho

Gruntpocalypse

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Silver Debrief: Halo

Welcome back to Forge Features!



It’s been a hot minute, but we’re back to showcase some awesome new community-created maps for you to bookmark and play. Let’s take a look…



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/65b5d2a2-871f-4eb3-b99d-03f347d47932">THE PILLAR OF AUTUMN</a> Credits: HMkiller05, Nikos, xXBarthXx Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/65b5d2a2-871f-4eb3-b99d-03f347d47932">MAP</a> | MODE (<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/e3026186-ecf0-49d4-91dd-204d77f08887">Easy</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/6173030a-e351-406b-9f82-686811c07449">Normal</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/0a6907e3-c250-449f-97de-4730dde5e3eb">Heroic</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/8b3d4874-3e71-4207-90d6-66a5486e2bc4">Legendary</a>)



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From the folks that brought you The Silent Cartographer and Assault on the Control Room recreated in Halo Infinite’s Forge comes another Halo: CE level—The Pillar of Autumn.



Get your targeting diagnostics and energy shields tested because you’re gonna need all the help you can get to repel enemy boarding parties, protect your fellow soldiers, and get to the escape pods to make ringfall! The placement of the enemies, the winding corridors, even some of the additional details from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is all here, and it’s a delight to see just how much love was put into this experience.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9bd5390a-78d1-40f5-90d8-9be075417895">PURGATORY</a> Credits: VidGamesPete, Dellsoto, ShredderMcgenty, Trignate, Yung Mithos, thesilencebrokn, Zaddy Hammer, I KAMIKAZE II, Le Frenchys <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9bd5390a-78d1-40f5-90d8-9be075417895">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/9bd5390a-78d1-40f5-90d8-9be075417895"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Purgatory" class="wp-image-100485" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Purgatory-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



Things will never be the same for fans of Halo 2’s gondolas, as Purgatory is heavily inspired by the aesthetic and gameplay experience of those missions.



A particularly cool detail is that the walls around you are perpetually moving upwards, making it feel like you really are descending into the substructural belly of the beast.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a">DAWNBREAKER</a> Credits: Anvil Prime 52, Cousin Tim, Squally DaBeanz, I Crush ALL, Galaxytivity, IKYLEIZBEASTLY <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/317965fe-1e78-4a00-b1bf-0bfd102cef9a"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Dawnbreaker" class="wp-image-100415" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Dawnbreaker-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



This BTB map features a Forerunner beam emitter on one side, a Banished base on the other, and a network of caves mixed with open, grassy terrain for you to navigate.



This map looks stunning, providing a great visual juxtaposition between the sleek, advanced look of Forerunner technology and with the dark, foreboding presence of a Banished tower.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3">OLD SALT</a> Credits: Sikamikanico, Lahont, CertifiedChamp, WhosBlaze, Okom1 <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/d2c7916a-9769-4e3f-b8f9-52912bda06e3"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Old Salt" class="wp-image-100457" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/OldSalt-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



I like big boats, I cannot lie.



Man the cannons, hoist the sails, sing a sea shanty, and ready your muskets for a battle that can only be described as historic!



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06306375-bf41-4fe9-b94b-42bea9c7eb9c">FIREFIGHT – CORVETTE OUTPOST</a> Credits: GlizzyGod420496 Bookmark: <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/06306375-bf41-4fe9-b94b-42bea9c7eb9c">MAP</a> | <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/modes/d2a81b20-8930-444a-b5eb-cb6db14511f6">MODE</a>



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Welcome to the Corvette Outpost. Weather conditions are chilly, lives are limited, and the Banished are on their way. Lock ‘n’ load, Spartan—you know what to do!



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c1e62bb4-2037-4b87-9066-cd31fa207681">THE GULCH</a> Credits: daomum, ElphCrimLester <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/c1e62bb4-2037-4b87-9066-cd31fa207681">Bookmark</a>



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The quick and the dead. One can simply never tire of Blood Gulch remakes, and this one is heavily inspired by the visual direction of Zeta Halo’s landscapes in Halo Infinite’s campaign.



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<a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab">PIRTH</a> Credits: DEATH WEAPONxx <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab">Bookmark</a>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite/ugc/maps/bf52ca2e-3775-4c0b-bff0-6cde383c6bab"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth.jpg" alt="Halo Infinite screenshot of the Forge map Pirth" class="wp-image-100471" srcset="https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth.jpg 1920w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://wpassets.halowaypoint.com/wp-content/2024/03/Pirth-1568x882.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></figure>



I could tell you lots of cool things about this map, but my neurons started firing with excitement at a great recreation of a damaged Locust from Halo Wars in the city streets along with a Scarab. That alone is worth a bookmark!



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That closes us out for this issue of Forge Features. Thank you for joining us for this showcase, and for your incredible creativity in the making of these maps and experiences.



We’ll see you in April for our next issue!

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Forge Features: March 21, 2024